Editor’s note: These historical editorials originally appeared in what was then called The Bend Bulletin on Nov. 17, 1909.

The Bend City Council can scarcely afford to do any audible boasting about its progressiveness until it develops enterprise enough to provide for the sweeping of the city’s sidewalks and crosswalks after a heavy snowfall, such as was experienced on Saturday. Children should not be compelled to wade through snow knee deep in getting to school, if it is preventable. This is a matter that should interest our merchants also.

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The contemplated grading of Bend’s business streets is a step in the right direction of the new, growing and more beautiful Bend. It would be a great improvement.